Fire Investigator

About the role

EFI Global, a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety and specialty consulting firm, is hiring a Fire Investigator in Winnipeg. The primary purpose is to investigate fire events to determine origin, cause and responsibility, acting on assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

Key responsibilities

• Accept assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursue them according to the specific needs of each assignment.
• Determine the origin and cause of the loss or claim and identify any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation.
• Maintain reporting commitments to the client in line with the company's standard procedures.
• Promote and market the use of EFI Global in the insurance industry and within the assigned territory.
• Serve as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement and fire service personnel.
• Investigate losses or claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects, following the assignment from the client or the insurer's attorney.
• Interview witnesses and involved persons who may hold information on motive, opportunity or other evidence.
• Inspect public records such as land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, and stay current on privacy and public records laws so investigations remain legal and ethical.
• Follow industry-accepted methods, build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and prospects, and comply with company safety programs, equipment care and HR policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Minimum certification: Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI); IAAI-CFI certification is preferred and must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• At least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and to meet or exceed performance competencies.

Required skills

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate, including advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong investigative skills and attention to detail.

Travel is required at least 30-40% of the time, locally or across provincial boundaries, with 40-60% of the work done in the field, exposure to all weather conditions and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.